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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32,146.73, 44,332.89 and 22,057.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32,146.73, 44,332.89 and 22,057.37 is: 30,418.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32,146.73 : 44,332.89 = 22,057.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32,146.73/44,332.89 = 22,057.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32,146.73x = 44,332.89 × 22,057.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32,146.73x = 977,866,957.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,866,957.90/32,146.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,418.86

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